Crime Rate in Roughton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roughton

The total recorded crimes in Roughton, North Norfolk, UK in March 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roughton crime rate of 53.94 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Roughton, encompassing approximately 92 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Roughton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Long Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Carr Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

How safe is Roughton?

To understand the safety of Roughton, we need to analyze Roughton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Roughton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 87 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Roughton recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Roughton had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 96 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Roughton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Norfolk, Roughton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Roughton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Roughton has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 194.17 ranking 25th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Roughton crimes were 87. The crime rate of Roughton in 2024 was 2977.35 (year) or 248.11 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Roughton were around 96 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2750.81 (year) or 229.23 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Norfolk)CrimesRank (North Norfolk)CrimesRank (North Norfolk)
Cromer Town24 6537 1534 1
Beeston Regis & The Runtons78 1437 4417 4
North Walsham East24 7439 3470 2
North Walsham West24 8443 2421 3
Stalham43 2342 5406 5
Lancaster South32 3315 6323 6
Holt29 4308 7269 9
Stody27 5279 10207 12
Walsingham17 12299 8287 7
Bacton11 17286 9283 8
Lancaster North22 9234 12172 14
Hoveton & Tunstead15 14206 13227 10
Mundesley20 10187 15159 17
Gresham18 11261 11213 11
Sheringham South16 13200 14183 13
Trunch9 19153 17166 15
Coastal15 15130 20134 18
Wells with Holkham12 16160 16160 16
Suffield Park6 22152 18107 22
Sheringham North11 18149 19128 19
Briston5 23108 22119 20
Erpingham7 2067 2952 29
The Raynhams6 21118 21111 21
Priory3 2999 2496 23
Poppyland5 24100 2358 28
Hickling3 2898 2692 25
Happisburgh5 2698 2583 26
Worstead1 3278 2864 27
St Benet's4 2748 3048 30
Stibbard2 3042 3143 31
North Walsham Market Cross2 3127 3225 32

Roughton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In December 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Roughton in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Roughton postcode area is presented below.

1. Long Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Carr Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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